How to enable and disable a lock code on your postage meter

How to enable and disable a lock code on your postage meter

UPDATED: November 12, 2019

Your meter connects to the Pitney Bowes Data Center to download USPS®rates and ZIP Zone files, envelope messaging (ads), postal inscriptions, and software updates.

Choose the link for instructions for your meter model:

To assist with connection issues, see our troubleshooting page for help.


Visit Rates and Software Updates for the latest USPS pricing, update instructions, and confirmation tool. Remember: If your update is performed in advance of the effective date for new USPS rates, the meter will automatically switch to the new rates on the effective date.

If your meter displays a message when the new rates go into effect, please follow the prompts on your meter.